Specialized Rehabilitation for Amputation

Amputation is the removal of a limb. It can result from an accident, but more commonly, amputation is a surgical treatment for a limb that is no longer functional due a defect, disease, injury, or severe and unrelenting pain. "

For the best outcome and prognosis, a patient who has had an amputation needs specialized help in adapting and returning to a normal life.

How rehabilitation can make a difference

HealthSouth offers pre-and-post prosthetic rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of the patient. Recovery may include all or a combination of the following:

Physical therapy to strengthen surviving muscles and retrain them for movement and walking